Celtic METAL!!

[sharpdressedscot]

... Classifying a band is also no exact science so of course not everyone can agree....


If you want to learn something about a metal band go check www.metal-archives.com, however they don't list grind, hardcore, metalcore, neometal and hardrock (of course there are exceptions) *** they have to draw a line somewhere on what is metal and what is not.

Yes, of course, not everyone will agree with it. That's why I don't like the metal-archives, I could say a few things about them but not here, who gave them the power to say who is metal or who is not? But let's not get further away from the point of the thread, PM if you wish to engage into this further.

Has anyone mentioned Geasa? I didn't see it. They're not necesarily 'Celtic' more as an Irish Death metal band, but they do have lyrics and involve folklore and stuff. So I guess it's a death metal band with some celtic influences??

[siva011]

Also give Heidevolk, Myrkgrav, Ulver (the first three albums) and Helrunar a try if you like this kind of music, they're more Folk and Pagan/Black metal, but hell I'll still list them anyway.

I'd have to rank Ulver's Kveldssanger album as one of my all time favorites. Floored me the first time I heard it, especially compared with some of their others.

[Nick the DSM]

i wouldn't trust metal archives as a source, they wouldn't know whats metal if it hit them with face melting riffs and pounding drums.

what makes celtic metal is that it incorporates celtic mythology, elements of traditional music, folk instruments and metal with folk that emphazises as celtic.

[Daibhidh O'Baoighill]

Wow! This thread got a little deep since I last looked at it.

I love "Folk" Metal!

[Daibhidh O'Baoighill]

Here is a link to "Inis Mona" by Eluveitie. I like the use of the bagpipe, hurdy-gurdy, fiddle, and flute in the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iijKLHCQw5o

[Asator]

First off, I have to say that I dont really ever break down folk metal into any seperate genres like celtic metal or what have you. To me, its all folk metal. If they use folk instruments or they sing folk songs set to metal, they are folk metal. Tyr, for example, plays "Regin Smidur", a nearly millennia old traditional folk ballad set to heavy metal music. Ta-da! Folk metal! Thats the kind of description that is hard to argue. Cruachan uses folk instruments and they sing of stories found in traditional folktales. Ta-da! Folk metal! Sometimes I'll say "They are a folk metal band with ____ influences". That tends to help a little.

But thats just me.

And like someone else said, we have no idea what kind of music the vikings may have made but there are still bands who infuse viking/nordic content into their lyrics and are considered "viking metal". So in our ignorance of what the vikings may or may not have done, does that mean that Amon Amarth must be refered to as a "melodic death metal" band? Personally, I think the term "viking metal" gives a person a pretty good idea of what they are all about. Same thing with "pirate metal" bands like Alestorm. Of course what they play isnt going to be what actual pirates listened to, but that descriptive gives a person a pretty good idea what to expect - songs about sailing, drinking, treasure, swords, parrots, wooden apendages... you get the idea.

Genre names are not necessarily always spot on, but are sometimes just used to give an idea of what a person may expect if they check out a band. When someone says a "celtic metal band", most people get some sort of an idea of what may be in store.


As for some bands, I have a ton of favs. Most have been brought up already like, Eluveitie, Waylander, Falkenbach, Elvenking, Skiltron, Cruachan, Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Tyr, Geasa, but there a good deal of folk metal bands that I'd like to mention, even if they dont exactly have any celtic overtones.

Skyclad
Turisas
Moonsorrow
XIV Dark Centuries
Glittertind
Ensiferum
Vintersorg (pre-Cosmic Genesis)
Otyg
Pagan Reign
Obtest
Alestorm
Mago De Oz
Suidakra
Svartsot
Folkearth
Alkonost
Schandmaul
Skyforger
Orphaned Land
Aes Dana
Runic
Dunwich
Wolfchant
Tengwar


And for any of you guys who missed the Paganfest tour with Ensiferum, Turisas, Tyr and Eluvitie... you missed one hell of a show.

-Asator

[sharpdressedscot]

I think metal has too many subgenres...what am I saying? There's never too much.


You went to that show? Lucky son of a.

[Daibhidh O'Baoighill]

Heol Telwen (death metal with celtic themes, celtic whistle/flute throughout)

I know it's been several months since this thread ended, but I finally heard Heol Telwen. Excellent band....thanks for the heads up!!!

[Galb]

These bands all simply cry out for a game to be developed called Bagpipe Hero.


and yes I would totally buy that!

[BigTex]

Mudmen from Canada the frickin rule and they wear my kilts

I second that.
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